Ridgefarm High School - Bulldog Totem Yearbook (Ridge Farm, IL)

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SCATEO: Weill, B. Hackler, M. Henderson, Gene Chandler, Mills, Miller, Weir. STANDING: Mrs. Fowler, D. Hackler, Tucker, P. Farris, Dillon, J. Henderson, Callahan, Co . Junior Play DICTATOR DAD The Juniors under the direction of Mrs. Fowler presented the comedy, Dictator Dad , on two nights. The action took place in the living room of the Farnham home in a small city in the Middle West. Gene Chandler played Peter Farnham, a dreamer and inventor. Marilyn Henderson played the part of his wife and most ardent admirer. Phyllis Miller acted Aunt Gertrude Asbury, Mrs. Farnham’s sharp-tongued sister. The Farnham' daughter, Julie, was played one night by Shirley Mills and the next by Betty Weir. Paul Hudson, Julie’s boy friend, was played by Jim Henderson. Mary June Weiss took the part of Louise Bates, Richie's lady love. Phillip Farris was the shrewd businessman, Henry Adler, who cheated Peter Farnham out of one of his inventions. Visiting the Farnhams with Mr. Henry Adler were his wife, Minnie Adler (Sue Tucker) and his nephew, George Adler (Don Hackler). George Adler’s girl friend, Gwen Marshall of the socially elite, was Janet Callahan in one presentation and Faye Cox in the next. Charles Dillon played the part of the businessman, Mr. Watson 22

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Juniors FIRST ROW: Mr. Ahlf, J. Callahan, M. Row . S. Tucker, S. Milia, S. Voylei, M. Henderaon, Mia Uerkvitr. SECOND ROW: D. Wood, M. Wataa, P. MlUer, F. Cox, B. Weir, M. Ellla. THIRD ROW: C. Bailey, J. Stoke . C. Peteraon, P. Farrla, E. Chandler, R. Heckler, J. Henderaon. FOURTH ROW: C. Chandler, D. Hackler, J. Binkley, C. Dillon. PRESIDENT-Janet Callahan VICE-PRESIDENT-Mary Weiss SECRETARY-TREASURER-Charles Dillon STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE-Jerry Binkley REPORTER-Miriam Rowe SPONSORS-NIiss Uerkvitz, Mr. Ahlf The Junior class consists of ten girls and thirteen boys. This class has bein very active during the school year. The first great event was the choosing of their class ring. Throughout the year the Juniors held quite a few bake sales and scrap drives to add to their treasury. Another activity which all the Juniors took part in was the presentation of their play, “Dictator Dad,'. which netted them $150. Then came the magazine sale that was very profitable. They also gave some dances in the gymnasium. For an accommodation to the school, the Junior boys built a concession stand on our football field for our football games. Then they sold corsages at our Homecoming game and later bought ping pong paddles for the school. The final event of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom given in hoaor of the Seniors on April 29. The Juniors, Seniors, teachers, and guests all had a good time, and later danced to the music of Stephen Morris' orchestra. 21

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Sophomores FIRST ROW: I. Gardner, S. Loop. D. Mendenhall, E. Downa, C. Land, D. Speaard. SECOND ROW; M. Strubinger, J. Whltamore, D. Milia, R. Callahan, P. Elite, L. Walthall. THIRD ROW: J. Morton, D. Ellla, W. Lewie, E. Chew. Mr. Stinea. FOURTH ROW: Mra. Fowler. G. Strohl. D. Baker. N. Roaa. PRESIDENT-Gerald Strohl VICE-PRESIDENT-Donna Spesard SECRETARY-TREASURER-Janina Whitamore STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE-Carolyn Land SPONSORS-Mr. Stines, Mrs. Fowler The Sophomores began the year with nineteen members, ten boys and nine girls. Carolyn Land was chosen to represent her class on the Student Council. Donna Mendenhall and Carolyn Land represented their class in the tryouts for cheerleaders. One outstanding project for the year was a square dance. It was held on October 22, 1949, in the Township Building, with the Henderson Brothers providing the music and Jack McCool acting as caller. Everyone reported an enjoyable evening. Like other classes the Sophomores held bake sales dnd had various other money making projects to help increase their treasury. 23